The English center is considered a developmental project.
Following the recent departure of sophomore center Jamie Vinson to the Texas A&M Aggies, the Texas Longhorns added a development piece to head coach Sean Miller’s first roster with Saturday’s pledge from center Lewis Obiorah, who plays at Barking Abbey School in London.
NEWS: Barking Abbey’s Lewis Obiorah has committed to Texas, agent Deimantas Baziukas told ESPN. The 7’1, 19-year old British center with a 7’5 wingspan will be a developmental piece for Sean Miller in the SEC. pic.twitter.com/mcZzftTPjA
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 17, 2025
Obiorah reported offers from Ohio and UIC.
The 7’1 center with a wingspan listed between 7’5 and 7’7 was also targeted by Michigan State and is considered a raw prospect, but earned recognition as the EABL Player of the Year after averaging 10.7 PPG, 9.6 RPG, and 3.7 BPG.
2025 Lewis Obiorah has one of the highest upside’s in the entire 2025 HS class
The 7-2 England native has been playing his best basketball of his young career this season
He was named the EABL player of the year this season, after averaging 10.7 PPG, 9.6 RPG and 3.7 BPG… pic.twitter.com/o6hdwNuo3S
— Arman Jovic (@PDTScouting) April 16, 2025
As Obiorah gains strength, his length and athleticism will be his best attributes in the paint on both ends of the floor as a dunker, rebounder, and shot blocker.
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— Lewis Obiorah (@LewisObiorah_23) March 3, 2025
But don’t expect Obiorah to play much during the 2025-26 season with a redshirt year a possibility considering the ruggedness of SEC play in the paint.
